The Executioner

The executioner John Thrift was a hated man in London and even carried out the last beheading in English history. Curiously he was convicted of murder himself - yet was back at work as hangman merely months later.

 

Lady Justice is a true crime podcast; therefore deals with incidents of violence, disturbing imagery and explicit content. Listener discretion is advised. The Lady Justice Podcast wishes to offer their deepest condolences to the victim's families and wishes to offer thanks to those that work in the emergency services.

 

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